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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: JG220 on 01 September 2024, 20:04
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I have done a search and couldn't find anything conclusive.
I'd like to run a set of 18in winter on a MK8 Gti, I have found a set of 18 inch mk7.5 which have 3mm of additional ET, 48 vs 51. Thats like using a 3mm spacer.
Any experiences from a driving perspective, and I suppose looks too (can you tell).
Thanks for any view points!
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Which design of alloys are they?
I may be wrong but I thought the offset of all genuine VW 7.5J x 18” alloys for the mk7 / mk7.5 Golf was ET51. An offset of ET48 suggests they might either be replicas in the style of genuine VW alloys or if they are genuine VW, then they might be from a VW other than a mk7 Golf. If they are replicas, make sure you don’t pay over the odds for them - i.e. don’t pay the price that you’d pay for genuine VW alloys. Replicas might also have a different centre bore size to VW OEM alloys (VW centre bore is 57.1); if so, then you may find VW centre caps won’t fit.
One way to check if they’re genuine or not would be to ask the seller for pictures of the reverse side of the wheels. If they’re genuine VW, then they’ll have tell-tale markings cast into the reverse side of the spokes, such as VW part number, VW logo, the manufacturers name (probably one of Ronal, BBS or Borbet), the wheel spec details - diameter, width (the J size), and offset and usually a ‘JWL’ safety certification mark. There should also be a ‘KBA’ certification number on the face of the wheel on the edge / rim - usually near the valve stem hole (KBA certification means the alloys meet all the safety requirements established by the German Traffic Laws and is a mandatory certification for alloys sold in Germany - which genuine VW alloys for the Golf will be).
As for the difference in offset; IMHO I very much doubt you’d notice.
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Mk7 18” are ET49 I believe, MK8 18” are ET51, but there could well be a mk7 ET48 wheel of some design out there, probably ET49 though.
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Thanks SRGTD,
I'm sure they are genuine, they have those markings. Seems that all MK7 Golf 18s are ET49 (I think I meant 49 earlier) and all MK8 18s are ET51.
PCD same, as well as rim width.
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Mk7 18” are ET49 I believe, MK8 18” are ET51, but there could well be a mk7 ET48 wheel of some design out there, probably ET49 though.
Ah yes:
(https://i.imgur.com/n4RZRbj.png)
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Thanks SRGTD,
I'm sure they are genuine, they have those markings. Seems that all MK7 Golf 18s are ET49 (I think I meant 49 earlier) and all MK8 18s are ET51.
PCD same, as well as rim width.
That’s good to hear.
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Which ET has 19" Golf Estorils? 51 ?
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Which ET has 19" Golf Estorils? 51 ?
Genuine 19” Estorils are ET50.
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Thanks SRGTD,
I'm sure they are genuine, they have those markings. Seems that all MK7 Golf 18s are ET49 (I think I meant 49 earlier) and all MK8 18s are ET51.
PCD same, as well as rim width.
There are exceptions when it comes to Mk7 or Mk8 18” offset, but in general they are as stated above.
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Well the VW 18" Prets I have are ET51 - but I guess they can't be classed as standard.
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Ah yes, 18in Prets are ET51
https://volkswagenpartsuk.co.uk/parts/18-pretoria-alloy-wheel-black-machine-gloss/